Tammy is in surgery now....

[TobyT]

They took her back at 7am....they have decided to extend the fusion to L-2.....They said they will call with an hourly update...expected to take 8 hours....I am so scared.......:(

[leahdragonfly]

Good luck, and please know that many of us here are sending positive thoughts your way. I am sure this has got to be the toughest hours of a parent's life, but you will make it through. Hourly updates will be helpful.

Please let us know how your daughter is doing, and don't forget to take care of yourself, too.

Kindly,

[ADMoul]

My thoughts and prayers are with you. My husband sat through those long 8 hours plus a long night while I was kept sedated and intubated. I think, in many ways, it's just as bad for the spouse and family members. It will be OK!!! You and Tammy will be on the other side very soon.

[mbeckoff]

Toby,
Soon she will be through and she will pain free and you will be able to see her

Melissa

[JenniferG]

Waiting is hard! I am sure she's in good hands Toby. Looking forward to hearing how she went.

[Pooka1]

Looking forward to hearing about Tammy's recovery!

Best regards,
sharon

[scoliboymom]

By now Tammy will already be out of surgery, I know how scary and long this day has been for you and my thoughts are with you. Wishing Tammy a speedy recovery!!
Ramona

[Doodles]

Toby--Hope things went well. That's one thing about being the patient--you go in and a few minutes later it seems it's over. Not for the waiting room folks! Also she'll forget a lot of those first few days. It's important to keep the caregiver in good shape since you are really in charge for a while. Stay strong and healthy yourself. Good luck. Janet